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Yuvraj Singh is likely to return to the Indian Test squad, while Cheteshwar Pujara could be the surprise when the selection committee picks a 16-member squad for the three-Test away series against Sri Lanka next month.Yuvraj was dropped from the Asia Cup squad due to lack of form and fitness. But according to sources, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants him back, and after winning the Asia Cup, is in a position to push for Yuvraj's case.The middle-order looks settled with Sachin Tendulkar making himself available for the Test series after skipping the ODIs. Virender Sehwag has reportedly recovered from his hamstring injury, one which he picked up during India's win against Pakistan in Dambulla. Rahul Dravid, who missed India's last Test series against South Africa in February following surgery on his cheekbone, is ready to resume his duties.Pujara's double hundred during the on-going India A tour and a 111 not out on Friday might pave the way for his inclusion in the Test team. "He (Pujara) is quality and is sitting on mountain of runs in domestic cricket. He is continuing with his form in England as well," said a source close to the selection committee.In absence of Dravid and Yuvraj Singh, India had fielded Murali Vijay and S Badrinath in the middle-order when the they played against South Africa in February. "Vijay's loss of form is a concern and if they (the selectors) pick Karthik as the reserve wicketkeeper then there is no need for an extra opener," said the source.Badrinath's fate hangs in balance. Against South Africa, he scored a half-century and is expected to be in the squad. But according to the source, Suresh Raina is the team management's choice. Rohit Sharma has an outside chance.Nine batsmen, including two wicketkeepers, four seamers and three spinners are likely to make the squad. Pragyan Ojha, along with Harbhajan Singh and Amit Mishra will form the three-pronged spin attack, while Ishant Sharma and S Sreesanth are set to return to share the new ball with Zaheer Khan.
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